A strike which has developed in the Harbin Rond district is well illustrative of the struggle for existence amongst the poorer classes Chinese at the present time, and thas brought out a number of riesha coolies, who for many years past, fever under the most extreme press. ure, have resolutely refused to join the' malcontents, The foremen of riesha hongs in this area announced that the hire fee would be raised from 23 to 24 coppers per ten-cent piece, and for this one copper the poor men felt impelled to strike, 200 deserting their work. In the course of an argument outside two riesha hongs in Bast Kashing Road, on August 8, several windows were broken, and later there was a demonstration outside the Harbin Road Police Station, the strikers being persed by' the police, Taking it all round the Shanghai Golf Club certainly is making an put its house in order, to be hoped members will appreciate the efforts of its Committee and give the programme that support that will ensure a successful season, Before the new programme finally is adopted the Committee is inviting suggestions from members. which should reach the Secretary by August 15. This gives members an opportunity to amend the program mie to their liking and offers them an opportunity to indicate whether: the proposed programme meets with their approval. attached professional agitators have been attempting to worm their way into the riesha men's confidence, witha view to extending the strike, but so far they have met with little suees,
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